IT and technology
Find out about careers in IT and technology
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Would a career in IT suit me?
Discover the skills and attitudes you need for a successful career in IT, which subjects you need to be good at and the hours and travel requirements you can expect.
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Salaries in IT
Find out about typical starting salaries for technology higher apprenticeships and sponsored degree programmes, and for graduate jobs. We also tell you how much you might earn later in your IT career.
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Types of jobs and employers in IT
Find out about different types of IT jobs and different industries that offer them. You’re not limited to technical careers – there are plenty of options if you are more interested in business.
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My IT degree apprenticeship
Lori taught herself to code while at school before joining IBM. She’s worked on the Watson AI project and designed a chatbot that was shown to thousands of colleagues at the annual conference.
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University of London BSc Computer Science
The BSc Computer Science from the University of London gives you the skills to achieve your career goals. Our degrees use creative interactive approaches to provide immersive learning experiences that will help you build the technical and transferable skills you need for a fulfilling career.
Find out moreRoutes into IT and technology
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Types of assessment for IT roles
IT employers aim to assess your potential. Here’s how you might be tested when applying for a higher apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship programme.
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IT job options at 18
You can start your IT career and earn while you learn through an apprenticeship. Many employers offering higher apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships for school leavers who have completed their A levels or Highers (or equivalent).
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Degree choices for IT careers
What’s the difference between computer science degrees and information technology degrees? What about degrees in computing, software engineering or even artificial intelligence? Which IT degree is the best choice for you?
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Starting your career in IT
You have a number of routes to starting your career in IT. You can go to university first or start work now and earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
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My technology apprenticeship
Ben Miles is an infrastructure technician apprentice at Google. He started with no tech experience and here he shares his path.
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My technology degree apprenticeship
Holly Brazier is a technology degree apprentice at Goldman Sachs. Here she shares her experiences.
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Life as an IT apprentice at HSBC
Emily Armitage is a data analyst at HSBC, where she completed an apprenticeship.
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Life as an IT degree apprentice
Emma Jackson took a degree apprenticeship at CGI and is now a junior cyber security consultant.
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Organisations to check out
Universities to check out
